The Hollow Crown - Season 1 May 2026

: Continues the reign of Henry IV as his health fails and Prince Hal prepares for the throne.

: Includes Patrick Stewart (John of Gaunt), David Suchet (Duke of York), Simon Russell Beale (Falstaff), and Benedict Cumberbatch (appearing in Season 2). The Hollow Crown - Season 1

If you'd like to explore more about , I can provide: Detailed plot summaries for a specific episode. : Continues the reign of Henry IV as

Season 1 consists of four feature-length episodes, each covering a specific play: David Suchet (Duke of York)

📍 : While based on history, Shakespeare freely distorted facts for artistic and political reasons; the series is a literary interpretation rather than a strict historical documentary.

: Originally produced by the BBC as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad to celebrate British culture.